Reasons for Loving the Church, Part 1 (Selected Scriptures)

Summary

The sermon's main theme is the profound love for the Church of Jesus Christ, emphasizing it as the only spiritual entity God is building. Key references include Jesus' declaration in Matthew 16:18, "I will build My church," and the Apostle John's teaching to love whom God loves. The practical takeaway is that our love for the church stems from God's love for it, and we are eternally united with this spiritual family, making it the noblest cause and the reason for its existence.